Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Inscription to Hecules
- Walmgate Bar
- 62 Low Petergate
- Gold Finger Ring
- Bone Trial Piece
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Church of St Helen
- The Multangular Tower
- King Edward II and York
- The Retreat
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Norman Minster
- First World War York